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L290 ARU

1993 Morgan Plus 4

Cream Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

17,028 mi
Last recorded17,028 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Morgan Plus 430,080 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL290 ARU
MakeMorgan
ModelPlus 4
Year1993
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 17,028 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 16,485 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 16,186 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 15,649 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 15,646 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 15,345 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn NS King pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn OS King pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view De-laminating at bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective All (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 15,108 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 14,926 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 14,745 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 14,742 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 14,374 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 13,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 13,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brakes binding/dragging slightly

oil leak rear differential

seatbelt retraction poor/weak

Pass 5 Sep 2011 13,591 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

core plug on nearside of engine block weeping

Pass 18 Aug 2010 13,532 miles

slight oil leak rear differential

Pass 17 Aug 2009 13,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight grab on nearside rear sevice brake

slight tapping when engine revved

Pass 16 Aug 2008 13,213 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 13,212 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2007 13,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Morgan Plus 4?

Based on 23,769 MOT tests across 1,962 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
776
Miles/Year
72
Year Lifespan
1,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 137
Stop lamp not working 124
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 121
fog lamp not working 100
Headlamp aim too high 80
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L290 ARU is a 1993 Morgan Plus 4 in Cream with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1993 Morgan Plus 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 30,080 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morgan Plus 4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L290 ARU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan Plus 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 33 years old, this Morgan Plus 4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L290 ARU registered?

L290 ARU is a 1993 Morgan Plus 4, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L290 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L290 ARU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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